He that is mighty. God.

Hath done to me great things. Has conferred on me great favors and distinguished mercies.

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For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is might…

Theophylact of Ohrid: The Virgin shows that she is not to be called blessed because of her own virtue; instead, she explain…

Mary is in awe of the “Mighty One” whose great power has been exercised in her life. God’s “name” is, according to the common ancient meaning, his …

And holy is his name. This is the second part of the song, in which the holy virgin celebrates in general terms the power, judgments, and …

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things
With respect to the incarnation of Christ, a new, a great, and unheard of t…

It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls to share with one another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of …